System and Method for Securing Lift Gate - A system is provided for securing lift gate including a first rack bracket, a second rack bracket, a first gate bracket, a second gate bracket, a rod bracket and a rod assembly.

03-26-2009

20090226288

Rotary Working Machine - Ample spaces are secured on a rotating table frame, in front of and behind a control valve. A rotary working machine where a step (

09-10-2009

20080273953

Modular wall transport device - A wall transport device comprises a base, a plurality of wheels positioned below the base, a steering assembly attached to the base, and a wall support pivotally connected to the base. The wall support includes a telescoping mast, a top hook, and a bottom flange. A first mechanism tilts the wall support between a proximal and a distal position. A second mechanism raises and lowers the top hook.

11-06-2008

20080226435

LOADING AND UNLOADING APPARATUS FOR TRAILER BODY - A loading and unloading apparatus adapted for use on a wheel-supported trailer body is provided. The loading and unloading apparatus comprises a plurality of elongate support arms, a plurality of channels under the floor structure of the trailer body allowing the support arms to be mounted thereon and move longitudinally between a stored position and an operating position, at least one deck panel having two opposite end edge portions and means for securing the opposite end edge portions to the support arms. The opposite end edge portions are detachably mounted on the support arms.

09-18-2008

20100290875

ENDLESS WHEELED RECEPTACLE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM - A bulk materials transportation system having a plurality of carriages pivotally coupled endwise to form an endless chain of carriages, a rail track for guiding the carriages from a mine stockpile to a port stockpile, and a plurality of drive mechanisms located along the length of the rail track arranged for propelling the carriages. The rail track and the endless chain of carriages are substantially the same length. The drive mechanism is stationary with respect to the rail track. The carriages each have a coupling capable of allowing limited relative movement (including slack) with respect to endwise adjacent carriages to allow limited endwise movement between adjacent carriages to facilitate starting of the chain of carriages from a stationary condition.

11-18-2010

414389000

Means comprises structure for cooperating with a maneuvering, wheeled vehicle to engage and acquire a load therefrom or to give up a load thereto

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20110014021

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TRANSFERRING A LOAD - An apparatus for transferring a load is described. The apparatus employs a rack, which is vertically movable between a loading position and a rack transfer position. The rack has a ribbed structure. Further, a horizontally movable cart in the apparatus can shift between a cart transfer position and an unloading position. The cart, like the rack, is also a ribbed structure including a number of ribs. The rack ribs and the cart ribs are positioned to intercalate in the respective rack and cart transfer positions. The apparatus also includes a pusher for moving the cart from the transfer position to the unloading position.

01-20-2011

20090129904

Straddle carrier with automatic steering - A straddle carrier for transporting and stacking freight containers, with automatic steering, is made up of two chassis beams having steerable wheels, for traveling over the container stack. At least one laser scanner measures the distance to a container wall from different angles, and passes the measurement signals to an electronic control, which calculates a steering angle reference value for the electronically regulated vehicle steering from the measurement signals.

05-21-2009

20090035106

Method of receiving and transporting solid waste - A method of receiving and transporting solid waste includes providing a strong, disposable waste container and a disposable pallet for supporting the container when the latter is loaded with waste. After loading, both the pallet and the container can be lifted onto a rear transporting section of a truck. In one version, the pallet and container are placed on a rear end section of the truck and moved to a forward position by a conveyor system. A forklift unit can be used to lift and move the container and pallet. In another version, the truck has movable sidewall members that can be moved from an upright position to a second position that allows the pallet and container to be loaded from a longitudinal side of the truck. For this method, the truck is equipped with a tiltable rear transporting section to allow the container and pallet to be dumped at the disposal site. In one version, this truck is tilted towards one longitudinal side in order to dump.

SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR LOADING AND UNLOADING COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS STORAGE MODULES - An apparatus for loading and unloading compressed gas storage modules to and from a trailer deck includes two bilateral tracks that the compressed gas storage module can roll on; bridges that rotate about an axis that connects the two bilateral tracks to a trailer deck; and a supporting structure that elevates the two bilateral tracks and bridges to a height that is equal to or higher than a height of the trailer deck.

03-14-2013

414402000

Means comprises stationary guide or fixed anchor for cooperating with loading or unloading means located, at least in part, on wheeled vehicle

1

20090104008

Recess Anchor Box CLE-RAB - An anchor box for being placed in a solid structure includes a housing member for providing housing for the anchor box and an anchor member connected to the housing member and extending to the solid structure. The anchor member may extend through a side of the housing member, and the anchor member may include a curved portion. The anchor member may include an angled portion, and the anchor member may include a longitudinal portion. The curved portion of the anchor member may be enclosed by the housing member, and a section of the angled portion of the anchor member may be enclosed by the housing member. A longitudinal portion of the anchor member may be external to the housing member, and the housing member may include a depression member to secure the housing member within the solid structure. The housing member may include a outwardly projecting member, and the housing member may include a peripheral lip around a front member of the housing member. The solid structure may be concrete.

04-23-2009

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20090269175

VEHICLE TRANSFER DURING OPERATION OF AN OMNIMOVER RIDE - An assembly for transferring passenger-carrying vehicles to and from an amusement park ride conveying a train of vehicles without stopping for passenger loading. The assembly includes a transfer vehicle and a vehicle receiver positioned in the vehicle train. The vehicle receiver includes a connection mechanism, such as an electromagnet selectively operable to capture and release the transfer vehicle. A turntable is positioned adjacent to the track and selectively rotates at a rotation rate. The turntable includes an engagement mechanism, such as an electromagnet, on its periphery operable to capture and release the transfer vehicle (e.g., to capture when the vehicle receiver releases and vice versa). The rotation rate and the ride speed synchronize turntable rotation with travel of the train to mesh placement of the turntable engagement mechanism proximate to the connection mechanism of the vehicle receiver to facilitate hand off of the transfer vehicle without stopping the vehicle train.

MOUNTING KIT - This invention relates to a mounting kit for fitting on the rear of a carrier vehicle chassis to receive a piggyback forklift truck having a pair of front wheels and a pair of height adjustable, forwardly projecting, load engaging tines. The mounting kit comprises a mounting frame having a pair of tine receiving sockets, a pair of forklift support receiving brackets and a pair of adjustable wheel abutment plates, one on each side of the tine receiving sockets, moveable forwards and backwards parallel to the longitudinal axis of the carrier vehicle. By having such an arrangement, various different forms of piggyback forklift truck may be mounted onto a chassis having the mounting kit thereon.

03-10-2011

20150063959

VEHICLE BASE STATION - A method includes positioning a vehicle on a vehicle base station such that a first payload is aligned with an aperture in the vehicle base station. The method includes aligning an empty docking station of a payload advancing assembly with the aperture. The method includes removing the first payload from the vehicle and placing the first payload in the empty docking station of the payload advancing assembly, where the full docking station includes a second payload. The method also includes aligning a full docking station of the payload advancing assembly with the aperture and securing the second payload to the vehicle.

ELECTRIC VEHICLE MOBILE HOST SYSTEM - LOAD, LOCKDOWN AND CHARGING - One variation may include a system including a mobile host having a vehicle compartment defined therein and a receiving platform in the vehicle compartment having a plurality of guide features for guiding vehicles into the vehicle compartment of the mobile host, and a loading station including a loading platform having a plurality of vehicle guide features for guiding vehicles over the loading platform and onto the receiving platform. One variation may include a method comprising loading a vehicle into a mobile host having a vehicle compartment defined therein, wherein the mobile host includes a receiving platform having a plurality of raised guide features, and wherein the loading comprises guiding the vehicle onto the receiving platform using the plurality of raised guide features.

07-24-2014

20130259613

Bulk Material Loading Arrangement - Disclosed is a loading station and method that allows for simultaneous loading of a plurality of railway carriages. The loading station includes a length of railway for receiving the railway carriage, and an overhead displacement configuration suitable for displacing a bottom discharge container, containing the bulk material to be discharged into the railway carriage, relative to the railway. The loading station also includes an actuation means for allowing a bottom discharge door of the bottom discharge container to be (a) retained in a closed position when the bottom discharge container is offset relative to the railway carriage, and (b) displaced to the open position when the bottom discharge container is aligned with the railway carriage so as to allow the load inside the bottom discharge container to be loaded directly into the railway carriage.

10-03-2013

20100239400

OVERHEAD TRANSPORATION SYSTEM AND METHOD OF TRANSFERRING ARTICLE - An overhead shuttle is controlled to support a bottom of an article while traveling. A transfer apparatus is controlled to hold the article from above the article, move the article between a position above the overhead shuttle and a position above stations provided on a side of a travel rail, and elevate and lower the article to transfer the article between the transfer apparatus and the station.

09-23-2010

20130039727

APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR THE UNLOADING OPEN TOP RAIL CARS - An apparatus for the unloading of an open top railcar apparatus has a ramp with a top surface and a bottom surface, a leg member affixed to the ramp so as to support the bottom surface of the ramp a distance above an underlying surface, and a hanger affixed to one end of the ramp so as to be suitable for positioning into the open top of the rail car. The leg member has first arm affixed to the first side member, a second side member affixed to the second side member, and bar affixed to the arms and extending therebetween.

02-14-2013

20110052354

TOP MOUNT METHOD AND SYSTEM - This invention relates to a top mount method, a top mount system and a combination of forklift truck and carrying vehicle having such a top mount system. The top mount method differs from the known methods in that the forklift truck lifting assembly at least is provided with a remote control unit to permit the operator of the forklift to mount the forklift onto the carrying vehicle from a position remote from the forklift. The top mount system comprises a track having a carriage slidably mounted therein and a ram for moving the carriage relative the track. The obviates the need to use the drive of the forklift under remote operation. Finally, there is provided a combination of a forklift and a carrying vehicle having the top mount system which together provide a useful and safer alternative to the known combinations.

03-03-2011

20100247276

Keg lifting device - An improved lifting device and associated system for handling a standard beverage keg comprises a rigid support frame formed to partially surround a standing keg and including a pair of vertical posts spaced apart and interconnected by separate upper and lower transverse beams, the posts being erected and supported upon respective lateral base beams that extend forward and rearward of the posts with a support brace angularly disposed and secured over each forward beam extension. A lever rod is pivotally connected to the upper transverse beam having a lower handle end and an upper working end carrying a bifurcated chain link attached thereto, the bifurcated chain link holding a pair of hook fasteners sized and shaped to fit the hand holds provided on the upper rim of the standard keg. With the support frame placed alongside the standing keg and the working end of the lever rod directly over the keg, the hook fasteners are made to engage the hand holds on opposite sides of the keg and apply a clamping pressure to the keg upon lifting. A deployable extension chain further provided on the support frame is adapted to fasten to the handle end of the lever rod to hold the lifted position of the keg, allowing a dolly with a circularly formed raised surface layer to engage the bottom of the keg for its immediate transport.

Auto Valet - The Auto Valet trailer loading system is comprised of the following components which work together to move a vehicle into an enclosed trailer and secure it to the chassis of the trailer and return it to load position.

07-15-2010

20120155997

TRUCK CAP REMOVER AND INSTALLER - An apparatus for removing and installing a truck cap, the apparatus is formed by a box member having an opening, the box member being adapted at one end to a truck hitch and the other to a sleeve. A mast is rotatably disposed in the sleeve. A boom having a first end and a second end is fixedly attached at a right angle at the first end to the mast. A first slideable member is slideably coupled to the boom at the second end of the boom. A spread arm is fixedly attached at a right angle to the first slideable member. At least two bumpers are disposed on the spread arm and one bumper on the boom. In use, the rod of a jack disposed within the box member engages the mast through the opening of the box member to raise or lower the mast.

06-21-2012

20140369795

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MOVING SHELVING - A system for moving a shelving system includes a lifting system that is operable to engage a section of a shelving system with a lifting element and to move the section of the shelving system upwardly or downwardly relative to a ground surface. The system also employs a moving device that is positionable between the shelving-system section and the ground surface when the lifting device moves the shelving-system section upwardly. The moving device also receives the section of shelving system onto a receiving area when the lifting device lowers the shelving-system section. The at least one movement component allows the at least one moving element to move relative to the ground surface. A lifting system for lifting a shelving system may include a jack and a lifting bracket that couples operation of the jack to upward or downward movement of the shelving-system section.

12-18-2014

20140369794

Step Apparatus - An apparatus and method for a step apparatus includes a post device, at least one step platform, and a hitch connecting device. Step platform includes a rectangular loop and two parallel plates, each of the parallel plates connecting on a first end to opposing side walls, respectively, of the post device and on a second end to the rectangular loop. The hitch connecting device connects the post device to a transport vehicle.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MOVING SHELVING - A system for moving a shelving system includes a lifting system that is operable to engage a section of a shelving system with a lifting element and to move the section of the shelving system upwardly or downwardly relative to a ground surface. The system also employs a moving device that is positionable between the shelving-system section and the ground surface when the lifting device moves the shelving-system section upwardly. The moving device also receives the section of shelving system onto a receiving area when the lifting device lowers the shelving-system section. The at least one movement component allows the at least one moving element to move relative to the ground surface. A lifting system for lifting a shelving system may include a jack and a lifting bracket that couples operation of the jack to upward or downward movement of the shelving-system section.

11-20-2008

20090191034

REMOTE CONTROLLABLE MATERIAL HANDLING SYSTEM - The remote controllable material handling system comprises a material handling device configured to carry particulate matter, which includes one or more operatively coupled actuators, wherein the actuators are configured to transfer the particulate matter carried by the material handling device and are responsive to one or more control signals. The remote controllable material handling system further includes a MHD receiver operatively connected to the material handling device, which is configured to generate the one or more control signals in response to one or more transmission signals originating from a wireless remote transmitter. The wireless remote transmitter is moveable relative to the material handling device, and configured to receive as input one or more operator instructions for generating the one or more transmission signals for transmission to the MHD receiver in response to the one or more operator instructions.

07-30-2009

20160145059

DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GROUND LINE HAUL - A device for transporting freight articles in a ground or rail haul operations comprises a hollow housing including four corner sections, side walls, two center sections defining four openings each disposed between one edge of a center section and an edge of a respective corner section, a bottom portion and a top portion, wherein the two center portions are manufactured from see through or clear material. A door is mounted to selectively open and close a respective opening and swinging outwardly and towards a respective corner portion to selectively open the respective opening. Two channels are provided in the bottom portion, each in open communication with opposite sides of the bottom portion. Four feet or wheels are mounted on the bottom portion. Four receptacles are provided in the top portion, each sized and shaped to receive a foot therewithin.